UP Kantega XC, Руководство пользователя

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further brake on the inside – this will
reduce turning radius to a minimum.
When brake input is increased beyond
approximately 50% on one side, the UP
Kantega XC begins a fast and steep turn,
which can be made into a steep spiral
(refer to chapter heading "steep spiral").
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The UP Kantega XC is easy to land. While
pointing into the wind, the pilot should fly
the wing fast until approximately one
meter above the ground, and then apply
both brakes completely. When landing in
stronger wind, less brake is required.
Landing from steep turns should be
avoided due to the risk of an uncontrolled
pendulum reaction.
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The UP Kantega XC tows easily. There
are no special techniques that need to be
employed, but consideration should be
given to the following points:
•
Especially when you are towing at an
unknown field, make sure that you are
fully aware of any local conditions and
peculiarities. Ask the local pilots if you
are at all unsure.
•
During the launch, ensure that the
glider is completely inflated and over
your head before giving the 'start
towing' signal. If the glider is not
central over your head do not
continue with the tow. Any corrections
attempted through the brakes during
this critical phase may result in the
canopy deflating again, or in the tow
progressing with a non-flying wing; if
tow tension is applied when the glider
is not correctly positioned then a 'lock
out' or a stall could occur.
•
Try to avoid large brake inputs
until you are reasonably high.
Emphasize weight shift if any
course correction is necessary
close to the ground.
•
Do not try to climb steeply during
the first part of the tow. Good
airspeed is essential.
•
Do not use a towline tension
greater than 90 daN at any time
during the tow.
•
All persons involved with the
towing operation should be
suitably qualified and
experienced. All equipment used
should, where necessary, be
certified, and a tow permit should
be valid for the field being used.
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The optimal attachment point for the
towline release is always in the
systems’ centre of gravity. On a
paraglider that means the connection
point between the risers and the
harness, preferably right onto the
lower end of the risers. UP
International has developed special
tow-release connectors for the UP
Kantega XC to ensure the optimal
connection between the pilot and the
towline. For safety reasons we suggest
that you always use these connectors
when towing the UP Kantega XC.
When using towline release systems
incorporating distance-tubes between
the risers it is important to ensure that
the risers are not pulled together by
the system (use webbing loops
designed for climbing to increase the
length of your release system). It is
also very important to fit a bungee to
the system that will keep it from hitting
you in the face in the event of a towline
failure